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Kure Beach, NC Trip Ideas

Themed Travel and Nature Experiences

Known for a beautiful natural coastline rich with history, there's so much to discover beyond the shore. Kayak to an estuarine reserve to see rare shorebirds or connect with nature and history when visiting two of North Carolina’s most popular attractions. Find your inner peace on a wellness-focused beach retreat and curate a unique vacation exploring hidden gems and sanctuaries found only in Kure Beach.

 

4x3 Zeke's Island Kayaking

Active Adventures and Wellness

Kure Beach’s location, which touches both the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, means you're never far from the water. Kayak to undisturbed islands filled with wildlife and dive deep to historic shipwrecks. Find your Zen with yoga on the beach or hike a state park trail through coastal ecosystems.

Find your Flow

Basin Trail at Fort Fisher Recreation Area

Hidden Sanctuaries and Hidden Gems

Known for its natural beauty, Kure Beach invites visitors to reconnect with nature and explore a 6-mile stretch of unspoiled shoreline, gnarled live oaks at a historic site and a rare coquina rock formation at low tide.

Discover Hidden Gems

Aquarium Summer Camp Canoeing

Off the Beaten Path

Find one-of-a-kind vacation experiences that reveal Kure Beach’s natural and historical treasures in a new way.

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Jack Mackerel's Kure Beach
Beach Food Favorites

From local-favorite pork chops to Caribbean-inspired seafood, savor big flavors in our small beach town.

Seafood Blues Jazz Fest
Experience Live Music

Boogie in an oceanfront park with free, family-friendly concerts and toast to the beach life at eclectic dives located nearby on the island.

KB Storytime

Family-Friendly

Hear stories by the sea, explore marine life at an aquarium, step back in time at a historic fort and more.

Reconnect with Family

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Fort Fisher State Recreation Area 4 Wheel Drive Access Beach

Eco-Adventure

Play in an oceanfront park, take a guided kayak tour and explore on a four-wheel-drive adventure.

Explore Outdoors
Full Size Kure Beach Kayaker

Water Experiences

Kayak through estuaries, embark on a SUP tour or dive down to a historic shipwreck.

Dive In
4x3 Aquarium behind the scenes

Island Tours

Enjoy backstage access at an aquarium, tour a Civil War battle site and more.

Experience Tours

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